Exploring Public Transport in Warsaw

Oct 16, 2024

Public Transport in Warsaw

Introduction

  • Speaker: Riju
  • Audience: Tourists, long-term visitors, students
  • Importance of public transport in Warsaw

Types of Public Transport

  • Metro
  • Trams
  • Buses
  • Operated by the same company: ZDM
  • One ticket/card can be used across all transport options

Zones

  • Warsaw is divided into two zones:
    • Zone 1: Main part of the city
    • Zone 2: Suburbs and outskirts
  • Ticket prices vary by zone; check destination before purchasing

Metro System

  • Warsaw has a complete underground metro system
  • Metro Lines:
    • M1 (Blue Line): Operational since 1995
    • M2 (Red Line): Operational since 2015
  • Both lines meet at Świętokrzyska station
  • Tickets must be bought beforehand, need to be scanned at entry gates
  • Pets and bicycles allowed in metro

Trams and Buses

  • Trams:
    • Variety of designs, mostly modern and accessible
    • Press button to open doors
    • Keep to the right side track
    • Information boards at stops show tram/bus schedules
  • Buses:
    • Some stops require a request to stop (Niyajandhania)
    • Must press stop button to disembark

Ticketing System

  • Tickets are time-based, not point-to-point:
    • Example: 20-minute ticket allows travel anywhere within that time
  • Types of tickets:
    • 20 minutes, 75 minutes, 90 minutes, day passes, weekend passes
    • Group tickets, long-term tickets (1 month, 3 months)
  • Student discount: 50% off regular prices
  • Basic 20-minute ticket costs 3.4 slots; student price is 1.7 slots
  • Long-term tickets available as cards from company branches

Purchasing Tickets

  • Ticket machines available at stops (English option)
  • Validate tickets at machines after purchase; shows ticket status (red, orange, green)
  • E-tickets can be purchased via mobile app; must validate QR code inside transport
  • Unvalidated tickets treated as travelling without a ticket, fines up to 150 slots

Navigation

  • Use Google Maps for route options
  • Easy navigation and overall positive experience with public transport

Conclusion

  • Positive feedback on Warsaw's public transport
  • Encouragement to find the video useful and share experiences.